Sylvia McKinley
Taylorsville,MS
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Registered Nurse with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment. Innovative professional exceptionally well-versed in communication and team building. Ready to bring 27 years of relevant work experience to new position. Seasoned Float Nurse with high degree of personal flexibility and well-developed communication skills to accommodate assignment changes. Supports professional nursing care across practice setting and continuum of care to meet needs of patient and family. Participates in decision-making, leadership functions, research and quality improvement activities to enhance patient care outcomes and unit operations. Detail-oriented and knowledgeable RN BSN skilled at completing patient-facing and office-based tasks by applying strong multitasking and organizational abilities. Independent worker with extensive medical experience and fastidious nature dedicated to optimal patient care. Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Float Nurse, Med Surge,ER,OR
Magee General Hospital
Magee, MS
10.2021 - Current
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Facilitated collection of outside medical records and x-rays and indexed paperwork for scanning processes.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Used electronic systems to enter provider orders and retrieve test results.
Assistant Director of Nursing/Interim Director of Nursing
Pathway Health Services
Magee, MS
02.2016 - 10.2021
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Planned and assigned workload to 30-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of 30 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 118-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 50 employees across more than 4 departments.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Removed trash and straightened counters to keep work area clean and neat.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
ICU Staff Nurse PRN
South Central Regional Medical Center
Laurel, MS
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Assessed ICU equipment for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to up to 3 patients per shifts.
Medicare Coordinator SNF Rehab
Mississippi Care Center Of Raleigh
Raleigh , MS
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
- Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
- Kept current with literature and felid advancements to advocate to and for patients.
- Helped address client complaints through timely corrective actions and appropriate referrals.
- Offered simple, clear explanations to help clients and families understand hospital policies and procedures.
- Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
- Taught patients and families to use at-home medical equipment.
- Organized patient records and database to facilitate information storage and retrieval.
- Worked with patients to ascertain issues and make referrals to appropriate specialists.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Allied Health Instructor
Smith County Board Of Education
Raleigh, MS
08.2012 - 02.2014
- Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Enhanced learning outcomes by incorporating hands on demonstrative tests into curriculum.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
Jackson, MS
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
- Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions, and dialytic treatments.
- Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure, and asthma.
- Utilized EPIC automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Oversaw administration of peritoneal dialysis in addition to patient teaching and instruction of peitoneal dialysis
- Managed patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patients' responses and changing care plans accordingly.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
- Addressed issues with multiple organ systems in patients with critical illnesses.
- Worked on regular basis with patients suffering from conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, burns and cardiac events.
- Interpreted information obtained from electrocardiograms (EKGs) or radiographs (x-rays).
- Provided expert critical care response in emergency situations involving illnesses or injuries.
- Educated families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms and care plans.
- Used procedures such as intubation, central lines and chest tubes to address critical symptoms and prevent further decay in patient conditions.
LPN/Med Surge, Wound Care, Geriatrics, Pediatrics,
Multiple
Jackson, MS
10.1995 - 06.2012
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in AHT,EPIC,AMC to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Cared for over 38 Geriatric and up to 7 med surge patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Attended wound care education programs to gain knowledge on most recent techniques and procedures available. Currently Wound Care Certified.
- Identified patients requiring debridement procedures and alerted attending physician.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Identified nutritional deficiencies and coordinated with personnel to solve nutrition problems.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Demonstrated dressing techniques to educate and orient in-services nurses.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records. Also performed as charge nurse.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Developed treatment plans according to current wound care protocols.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL12.2016
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Hinds Community College
Jackson, MS05.2011
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Jones County Jr College
Ellisville, MS07.1995
Skills
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Critical Thinking
- Equipment Sterilization
- Dictation and Transcription
- Treatment Preparation
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Check-In and Check-Out Procedures
- Multi-line Telephone System Operation
- Blood and Tissue Collection
- Updating Medical Records
- Patient Care Oversight
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Patient Relations
- Clear Communication
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Caregiver Relations
- Creative Problem Solving
- Routine Laboratory Testing
- Bedsore Prevention
- Diet and Nutrition
- Observation Documentation
- Nutrition and Diet
- Attention to Detail
- Examination Preparation
- Mobility Assistance
- Appointment Scheduling
- Accurate Documentation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Social Perceptiveness
- Patient Examination
- Wound Care
- Medical Supply Management
- Surgical Preparation
- Feeding Assistance
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Care Coordination
- Medication Administration
- Emotional and Social Support
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Time Management
- Patient Care Assessment
- Needs Determination
- Procedure Assistance
- Decision Making
- Vital Signs Collection
- Linen Replacements
- Compassionate and Caring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Nursing Consultation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Clinical and Operational Judgement
- Pharmacy Relations
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Fluid Measurement
- Preventive Healthcare
- Clear Patient Communication
- Family Education
- Standards Compliance
- Community Healthcare Programming
- Sanitizing and Cleaning
- Test Interpretations
- Student Precepting
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Medical Terminology
- Infection Control Process Coordination
- Patient Chart Tracking
- Medical Dictation
- Patient Care Quality
- Therapy and Counseling
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Emergency Response
- Injury Treatment
- Diagnostic Software
- Medical Device Prescriptions
- Catheter Care
- Injury Prevention
- EMR Updating
- Consistent Follow Through
- Medical Coding
- Quality Control
- Basic Life Support
Certification
Wound Care Certified
Timeline
RN Float Nurse, Med Surge,ER,OR
Magee General Hospital
10.2021 - Current
ICU Staff Nurse PRN
South Central Regional Medical Center
03.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Director of Nursing/Interim Director of Nursing
Pathway Health Services
02.2016 - 10.2021
Medicare Coordinator SNF Rehab
Mississippi Care Center Of Raleigh
02.2014 - 02.2016
Allied Health Instructor
Smith County Board Of Education
08.2012 - 02.2014
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
02.2012 - 08.2012
LPN/Med Surge, Wound Care, Geriatrics, Pediatrics,
Multiple
10.1995 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Florida
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Hinds Community College
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Jones County Jr College